We’re now offering Same-Day Online Therapy Intake Sessions in Washington, DC for new clients looking to start therapy without the wait. Speak to one of our licensed therapists for an intake therapy session today and start your therapy journey for non-crisis, non-emergency support.

We Accept Walk-ins for Same-Day Online therapy in DC (No appointment needed) and also offer Same-day/ Next-day therapy appointments in DC. — No long waitlists or phone tag!

Start Therapy Today — We’re Now Offering Same-Day Online Therapy!

**Please note: This service is for non-crisis, non-emergency therapy only. If you’re experiencing a mental health emergency, call 988 Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room or call +1-866-488-7386 to connect to Trevor Project’s LGBTQ+ Crisis Counselor.

Book a Same-Day or Next-Day Appointment for Online Therapy in DC

Payment: We accept CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Anthem insurance for our intake sessions, and offer sliding scale therapy at $20–$135 per session based on financial need or impacted by recent federal layoffs and political changes.

For clients who do not have Carefirst BCBS and do not qualify for sliding scale, our regular out-of-network fee for the first session is $175 (eligible for insurance reimbursement).

We Accept Virtual Walk-ins for Online Therapy Sessions

We accept virtual walk-ins for new clients looking to start therapy in DC for non-crisis, non-emergency support.

Simply check in below to step into our virtual check-in room during Same-Day Access hours to speak to one of our licensed therapists for an intake therapy session and start your therapy journey today, no appointment needed!

Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM,

Wednesday & Thursday: 3–6 PM

For Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**

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Our Same-Day Therapists

Madeline Gaffney, LGPC

Allie Kassraie, MT-BC, Graduate Intern

Ashley Badgley, LGPC

Shayla Martin, LGPC

Christen Yu, LGPC

Caught us outside of Same-Day Access Hours?

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or

Schedule a Free Consultation to get started!

Got Questions?

Or email us at intake@sageandfifththerapy.com

How Our Same-Day Therapy Access Program Works

  • Our access hours for Same-Day Online Therapy in DC are Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM

  • When you check in during our Same-Day Therapy Access Hours, one of our available Same-Day Intake Therapists will meet with you for a 45–50 minute virtual session, on a first-come, first-served basis, or you can book a same day/ next day intake appointment.

  • In this first session, you can share what’s been feeling heavy for you, and you and your therapist will start working together on what you need. It’s also a chance for you to ask questions and see if the therapist feels like a good fit.

  • By the end of the session, you will have a clear support plan in place, whether it is:

    • Transitioning to ongoing therapy sessions with our intake therapist you met that day (virtually or in person, if available), or

    • Being matched with another therapist on our team who would be the best fit for your goals within 48 hours.

  • Payment: This first therapy sessions is not free. We accept CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield and Anthem insurance, and we offer sliding scale therapy at $20–$135 per session based on financial need. The regular out-of-network fee for the first session is $175 (eligible for insurance reimbursement).

Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM for Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**

Caught us outside of Same-Day Access hours?

Schedule a Same-day/ Next-day Intake appointment or Schedule a Free Consultation Now!

Issues We Can Help With

We provide affirming, culturally competent care for:

  • Stress, anxiety, and depression.

  • Life transitions, academic pressures, imposter syndrome, and coping with current political stress

  • LGBTQIA2S+ and gender-affirming support

  • Trauma, abuse, PTSD, racial trauma, and recovery from sexual violence and harrassment

  • Relationship or dating issues, long distance relationships

  • Couples therapy, polyamory, and open relationships

  • Family conflict and attachment issues

  • Grief, including loss of a loved one to suicide

  • Pregnancy, postpartum, unplanned pregnancies, reproductive/fertility struggles, perinatal loss, and infant loss

Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM for Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**

Caught us outside of Same-Day Access hours?

Schedule a Same-day/ Next-day Intake appointment or Schedule a Free Consultation instantly!

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Check in to start your therapy journey with us today.

Available Monday & Tuesday: 12–2 PM, Wednesday & Thursday: 4–6 PM

For Non-crisis, Non-emergency support only.**

Caught us outside of Same-Day Access Hours?

Schedule a Same-day/ Next-day Therapy Intake appointment or Schedule a Free Consultation to get started!

Want to Get to Know us More?

What Our Clients are Saying

Testimonials

“Veronica is warm and caring. She made the process clear, set specific goals and worked with me to achieve them, explaining everything along the way.”

— SA

"Elise helped me process and heal from family trauma that kept me stuck in a pattern of pain and shame. After our work together, I feel more in tune with myself, my body, and how I want to be in the world.”

—Zara K.

“Huma helped me reconnect with myself at a critical moment in my life when I was feeling lost and confused.”

—Hanna F.

“But is this the Right Therapy for Me? ”

We are an LGBTQIA2S+ affirming, BIPOC-inclusive, Health at Every Size (HAES) supportive, body-positive, and sex-positive practice committed to creating a welcoming space for everyone.

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Know Someone Who is Struggling?

If you know a loved one, friend, or colleague who is struggling to reach out for help or wants to start therapy, this could be a great way to help them get started.

With our Same-Day Therapy Access program, one of our licensed therapists can see them the same day — all they have to do is log in to our Same-Day Waiting Room! No additional complicated steps, no waitlists, no phone tag. After their session, we’ll help them schedule thier ongoing therapy sessions virtually or in-person at our Downtown DC office, as works best for their schedule.

Partner With Us to Support Clients

We’re always looking for organizations to refer clients to in times of need who share our values of providing affirming, culturally responsive care.

If you’re a Mental Health facility/ provider in Washington DC, Northern Virginia or Maryland offering services to clients with higher level of need than a Private Practice or complementary services, such as Psychiatry, Perinatal/ Reproductive Psychiatry, Ketamine-assisted Treatment, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Psychedelic Assisted Care, Intensive Outpatient Program, Partial Hospitalization Program, Residential Trauma Treatment Center, Subtance-use Rehab Facility (Inpatient, PHP or IOP), DBT Program, Domestic Violence Shelter, Inpatient Mental Health Facility in DC, Maryland or Virginia, we would love to connect!